I think it is important to have these hearings.

I would be honored and appreciative if I could.

I think each of these pieces of legislation provide the VA opportunities to partner and to do things and continue to build on things that are working right.

I think it is really important that this committee, while we simultaneously hold people accountable for the failings that are unacceptable, we also provide alternatives, provide solutions.

I rise with my colleagues who have spoken before in support of the Export-Import Bank, which is an absolutely vital tool that helps businesses of all sizes compete in the world market. It does this not by competing with private sector…

I have appealed to their sense of duty, I have appealed to their sense of honor and now I may turn to shaming them if they don't do this one this time, because this is very frustrating.

Again, I have no further speakers on my side. I can't stress enough my thanks for working this out. It was, at times, a somewhat delicate situation, but leadership from my friends on the Republican side, bringing in folks, all engaged…

And I, too, rise in support of the U.S. Grain Standards Act Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2088. I would like to, first of all, thank the chairmen of the full committee and of the subcommittee, both of whom provided great leadership, provided…

I would like to welcome all our witnesses here today, and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to engage in this and help us understand.

I thank my friend, the gentleman from Virginia for yielding. Congratulations to the gentleman and his team and to everyone who participated. Congratulations to Mr. Duncan of South Carolina, who was the Republican top gun, and to Mike…

veterans' care is a zero-sum proposition. If one veteran doesn't receive the care that they are entitled to and the best quality, then it is a failure.

We need to have that discussion to figure out how do we best leverage both the private sector, the public sector, our promises to our veterans, get quality care, and do it in the most cost-effective manner.